Performing Engineering Operations SVQ2

What is special about this course?

The SVQ 2 Performing Engineering course is highly practical and is designed to prepare candidates for employment or a Modern Apprenticeship in engineering. Candidates will develop a wide range of skills in engineering practice while gaining knowledge and appreciation of health and safety and employability issues.

The course will be delivered full time in our dedicated engineering workshop at the college's Construction, Engineering and Renewables Centre in Lochgilphead.

Suitable candidates may also have the opportunity of an engineering-related work placement during the course.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a keen interest in pursuing a career in the engineering sector. Previous completion of the Skills for Work Engineering Skills courses would be beneficial but is not essential.

The SVQ 2 Performing Engineering Operations course consists of three days of taught sessions each week in our bespoke engineering workshop in Lochgilphead and comprises the following units:

Preparing and Using Manual TIG or Plasma-arc Welding Equipment

Producing Components Using Hand Fitting Techniques

Producing Sheet Metal Components and Assemblies

Maintaining Mechanical Devices and Equipment

Maintaining Electrical Equipment/Systems

Working Safely in an Engineering Environment

Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering

Using and Communicating Technical Information

Equipment

All Personal Protective Equipment will be supplied by the college.

How will I study my course?

Full Time

Practical delivery takes place in the engineering workshop and classroom at the college's Construction, Engineering and Renewables Centre in Lochgilphead.

How long will my course last?

1 Academic Years

Where can I study my course?

Construction, Engineering and Renewables Centre

Start date

Please contact your local centre for more details on the course start date.

Fees

What can I do on completion of my course?

This course is a pre-requisite for a number of engineering Modern Apprenticeships, and successful candidates may also progress to further study or a range of careers in a wide range of engineering disciplines.

Is there more information available online?

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Apply for Performing Engineering Operations SVQ2

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